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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.68, 666.09 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.68, 666.09 and 272.86 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.68 : 666.09 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.68/666.09 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.68x = 666.09 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.68x = 181,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,749.32/482.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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